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Caesar Crosses Rubicon
Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, marking the frontier of his province, thus symbolising his intention to invade Italy
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Caesar Crosses Frontier Intention Invade Julius Marking Symbolising January Rubicon
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the pivotal moment in ancient history when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in Italy, marking the frontier of his Gallic province, on January 10, 49 BC. Caesar's decision to defy the Roman Senate and invade Italy was a bold and risky move that would forever change the course of Roman history. The Rubicon River, located in central Italy, was considered a symbolic boundary between Caesar's province and Rome itself. Crossing it with his army signaled his intention to wage war against the Roman Republic and seize power. The event is known as the "Crossing of the Rubicon," and it marked the beginning of a decade of civil war that would ultimately lead to Caesar's dictatorship and the end of the Roman Republic. The image depicts Caesar on horseback, leading his troops across the river, with the turbulent waters of the Rubicon in the foreground. The bridge in the background indicates that the army had to ford the river, as the bridge was not strong enough to support the weight of the large number of soldiers and their equipment. The ominous clouds in the sky add to the sense of drama and uncertainty, as Caesar and his men faced an uncertain future. This historical event is one of the most famous in Roman history, and it continues to fascinate scholars and students of history to this day. The Crossing of the Rubicon marked a turning point in the political and military history of Rome, and it remains a powerful symbol of the courage and determination of one man to defy the established order and seize power.
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